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R700 DOW

1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee99,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 DOW
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,255 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 124,245 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,787 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 116,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes corroding (nearside almost excessive)

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter loose

two exhaust U clamps corroded weak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,826 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 87,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 80,616 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,376 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,147 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs show wear

Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 61,929 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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R700 DOW is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 99,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R700 DOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R700 DOW is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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